Asparagus and Mushrooms

Asparagus and Mushrooms

I don't know what it is about the Vernal equinox and the ushering in of spring, but it floods me with inspiration, and the need to get things done. It's like my body gets a signal on March 20th every single year to create, and I just feel so inspired. Maybe it's because I'm a spring baby, my birthday falls just 2 days after the first day of spring. Maybe my need to create is attached to that as a reminder that I'm getting old and need to get things done! For the last few weeks I've lived in my kitchen, creating recipes for this blog and my book. I have so many in my cue.  Just yesterday I created four new dishes, in under 2 hours, and I'm still going to test out more recipes today. Yesterday I shared an avocado Pepita salad dressing, today I'm sharing another green recipe for asparagus and mushrooms. The season for asparagus is so short, so when it rolls around I always try to eat as much as I can.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2.5 cups of crimini mushrooms sliced
2 cups of asparagus sliced on a bias
3 cloves of garlic chopped
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
sea salt & black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of soy sauce (optional)
Directions: Heat oil in a skillet with garlic. Add the mushrooms and season them with salt. The mushrooms will begin to release water, cook them until the water evaporates, about 7 minutes, then add the butter. Cook until mushrooms brown, then add in the asparagus and soy sauce if you're using it. Cook until asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes, serve and enjoy!